# Flinguin vs aa

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flinguin at none against aa's 5. Flinguin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). aa's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 24). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flinguin asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Flinguin against 3.8 for aa. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aa has 11K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Flinguin's written reviews are positive against 56% of aa's.

Flinguin ships an update every 5 months, aa every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flinguin | aa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flinguin/id463206175/reviews) | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Electronics Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/334428561) | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) |

## What reviewers say

### Flinguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flinguin/id463206175)

Launch baby penguins through the air in this fun and addictive game. Aim carefully to score points and enjoy four different gameplay variations in their natural habitat.

**Highlights:** Catapult penguins through the air, Score points by aiming, Four different game variations, Natural penguin habitat setting, Fullscreen mode on latest devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flinguin free?

Flinguin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is aa free?

aa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flinguin or aa?

Flinguin and aa are both rated 3.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do Flinguin or aa have ads?

aa shows ads; Flinguin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flinguin or aa?

Flinguin ships an update every 5 months, and aa every 10 days. Most recently, Flinguin was updated on June 2, 2026 and aa on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*